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#1 Sep-16-15 11:05AM
- Bryan
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Reels in carry-on bags?
Flying up to Minnesota for a wedding this weekend and I might get to do a little fishing, so I'd like to bring a couple reels. Don't want to check luggage if I can avoid it, but I've heard conflicting reports about the TSA when it comes to reels and line in a carry-on.
Anyone had any issues with bringing reels in a carry-on bag?
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#2 Sep-16-15 11:18AM
- backtofuturetoyota
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
whoa....never thought of that as a problem, but I can't see how it would be a problem. It doesn't seem to fit any of the danger requirements (liquids, tools, explosives, sharp objects, etc..). It also happens to NOT be on the sporting goods list..... It's not a bat or hockey stick. You're good to go sir!
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#3 Sep-16-15 12:38PM
- Bryan
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Thanks. Yeah I checked the list and didn't see reels listed on there but I just wanted to be sure. I've heard some people have had to strip line off their reel...?
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#4 Sep-16-15 1:45PM
- jumping jasper
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
I had three in mine on the flight to Alaska. No problem
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#5 Sep-16-15 1:49PM
- hookup
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Depends on the TSA agent you get.
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#6 Sep-16-15 2:24PM
- drxfish
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
I have flown with some to FL without an issue. I had a reel carry case with a reel and some tackle. No issue for me.
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#7 Sep-16-15 2:59PM
- Ernie
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
I ALWAYS carry my reels on carry on and have never had an issue.
They did have a concern with some of my big striper lures when I flew up north......
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#8 Sep-16-15 8:23PM
Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
When I've read of line being an issue it was always on international flights. The line was confiscated and replacing it in that country was near impossible.
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#9 Sep-17-15 4:47AM
- AndrewDo124
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
i've never had issues with reels in my carry on.
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#10 Sep-17-15 5:06AM
- Bryan
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Thanks guys! Reels are packed and ready to go!
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#11 Sep-22-15 5:40AM
- Bryan
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Had no problem bringing my reels on board, but unfortunately I didn't get to use them.
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#12 Sep-22-15 5:55AM
- Ernie
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Bryan wrote:
Had no problem bringing my reels on board, but unfortunately I didn't get to use them.
Now THAT is not good!
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#13 Sep-22-15 11:36AM
- AndrewDo124
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Bryan wrote:
Had no problem bringing my reels on board, but unfortunately I didn't get to use them.
lol. i had the same problem when i flew down to miami. i even paid the carry on fee for my rod tube...so sad.
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#14 Sep-22-15 12:55PM
- Bryan
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
AndrewDo124 wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Had no problem bringing my reels on board, but unfortunately I didn't get to use them.
lol. i had the same problem when i flew down to miami. i even paid the carry on fee for my rod tube...so sad.
Just out of curiosity, how much was the fee for the rod tube?
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#15 Sep-22-15 1:19PM
- Ernie
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
If it's frontier, they charge you for carry on and stowed baggage. Plus for a seat.
The cheap fare becomes very expensive....
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#16 Sep-23-15 4:39AM
- AndrewDo124
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Bryan wrote:
AndrewDo124 wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Had no problem bringing my reels on board, but unfortunately I didn't get to use them.
lol. i had the same problem when i flew down to miami. i even paid the carry on fee for my rod tube...so sad.
Just out of curiosity, how much was the fee for the rod tube?
i forget how much it was but it WAS frontier. I think they charged me whatever they usually charge for carry on's. they didn't consider it 'oversized' or anything.
i ended up just stuffing it into my luggage on the way back.
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#17 Sep-23-15 5:13AM
- Bryan
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Re: Reels in carry-on bags?
Ah ok. I almost booked with Frontier but was put off by the $30 fee for a carry on bag.
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